Chapter 19: After everything ends arrives.

Just like that those days calm and lovely went by and the relationship between David and Khatoon became stronger than ever. To the point that David went and met her parents and got their approval for being in a relationship with Khatoon.

David, was it right?

Said Khatoon's father while sitting in the room with David, Khatoon, and her mother.

Yes sir, David.

How old did you say you are?

David thinking that his age can be a problem looks at Khatoon with a stressed look.

I am 20.

I see, do you love my daughter?

David was surprised by the question and the fact that he didn't care much about David's age.

Yes, I love her more than anything in the world.

Are you aware of my daughter's sickness?

Yes, I am fully aware of her situation.

So, you must love her to stay after knowing that.

As I previously said, I love her more than anything in the world.

Oh, what if your parents heard that?

My biological parents are dead. And my foster parents will be happy to hear that I have found someone that I can love that much.

What are your plans with my daughter then?

Khatoon while hearing all those talks had become red, after hearing this suddenly said:

Papa, isn't it too soon to be talking about that?

Is it? Do you also think it's too soon David?

No sir, I plan to marry your daughter after she finishes her studies, if she agrees.

That was the last straw that Khatoon could bear. After hearing marriage talk she puts both her hands in front of her face and covers her shyness.

Ah, see what you did to my daughter?

FATHER, don't you think you are having too much fun here?

Khatoon says while still covering his face with a trembling and furious tone.

But I always wanted to have this type of conversation. I am planning on doing this to your sister as well.

Khatoon puts her hands down and looks at her father surprisingly.

Why, do you want to torture us?

No, I just want to show you both how much love you have for each other. Although it is not a guaranteed way. But it may increase your love for each other.

After that, they continue talking for a while more until the sun starts disappearing and a red light appears in the sky.

I think I should take my leave then.

Why? You should stay for the dinner.

Khatoon's mother (Georgia) says. Khatoon herself nods her head in agreement.

No, he can't stay.

Khatoon's father (Michael) says with a loud voice. Then Georgia asks:

Why he can't? is something wrong?

If he stays, he will get bad habits from the first day.

Georgia looks at Michael with a calm yet menacing look and says:

Honey, aren't you having too much fun?

Michael hearing that lowers himself like a scared puppy, and then Georgia continues:

Stay for dinner, it will be enjoyable.

David looking at Michael thinks he shouldn't disagree at this point and nods his head as if to agree to stay. After dinner, he goes home and after that, Khatoon and David continue dating each other with the permission of Khatoon's parents. Some time passes and finally, the tumor starts showing its effects. The doctors diagnose that medicines are not useful anymore and surgery has to be done. Everything seems to be telling that the happy times are over. Khatoon gets hospitalized.

How are you today, Milady?

Good, just a little worried.

Don't be worried. The doctors what to do and you be healthy again without even noticing what happened.

But what if I lose my memories? And forget you?

No need to worry as I said before even if that happens I will try my best to make you fall for me again.

But still.

David in an attempt to comfort her puts Khatoon's head on his chest with a hug and kisses her forehead.

Don't worry everything will be all right.

Days go by like that. David visits Khatoon every day and sometimes stays for the night as well. Eventually, the day of the surgery arrives.

Don't you forget your promise?

I won't.

Papa, Mama I will leave him in your care if something happens.

Idiot don't say things like that.

Everyone while being anxious hides their fears to give courage to the lady.

A few hours go by and finally, a doctor comes out of the room. Everyone rushes to the doctor.

How is my daughter's situation?

The doctor calmly says:

The operation was a success.

Everyone with a sigh of relief happily starts looking at each other and congratulating each other. Then the doctor continues:

She should stay in the hospital for a few more days until she fully recovers then we will discharge her.

Can we visit her now?

For now, she is still sleeping, she will be moved to her room, and you can visit her there.

After some time when Khatoon woke up, everyone rushed to her.

Are you all right? Does it hurt anywhere?

Yes, I am fine.

Thank God.

Khatoon looking with a confused look started looking at her surroundings:

Father, where am I?

Everyone's smiles disappeared in shock.

And who is this guy?

She said looking at David. David who got shocked more than anyone else ran to call for the doctor. While he was away they her that she was in the hospital and that she had surgery.

I see, but who was that guy then?

He is your…

Before Michael could finish his sentence David arrived with the doctor.

Can I check her for a second?

Yes.

Everyone moved back to make room for the doctor to do his work. While the doctor was checking her, David with a shattered expression started walking out of the room. Michael followed after him while Georgia stayed in the room.

Hey, David. What is wrong?

Nothing, I just didn't think it would hurt this much.

I see, I may not understand how much hurt you are but be brave. Remember that you promised her.

After that day, David tightened his resolve to make her remember so later that day he went to talk with her.

Hello.

Hello, you are the person from earlier.

Yes, my name is David, and if you don't remember we were actually in a relationship.

Hmm, what type of relationship?

We were lovers.

Hearing that Khatoon's head starts hurting and she tightly holds her head. David runs to call the doctor. After she calms down and goes to sleep the doctor calls for David and Khatoon's parents:

May I ask what happened that caused her pain?

Well, I told her about our relationship. As soon as she heard that we were lovers her head started hurting.

I see, then I advise for the time being do not mention that. Until her situation gets a little better.

Does that mean I can't see her as well for the time being as well?

Not necessarily, because your presence doesn't seem to trigger any reaction, it is fine. For the time being, just try to avoid anything that may cause her headaches.

After that when Khatoon woke up David came face to face with her again. This time he introduced himself as his friend and like that time went by. But, whenever David or Khatoon's parents tried to make her remember the pain would come back, and looking at that, David gave up on that past. From then on he just lived as her friend.